💨 Abstract

At 16, the author faced severe workplace bullying and harassment from his boss, Steve, who made inappropriate sexual comments, showed pornographic content, and verbally abused him. Despite his discomfort, the author felt trapped and feared reprisals. His mother helped him recognize the behavior as workplace bullying, leading him to quit. Steve blamed the author for quitting, dismissing his behavior as "banter" and suggesting toughening up for manual labor.

Courtesy: Anonymous